Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Adirondacks market averaged 4,009 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 25% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

An average Adirondacks listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $84K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

Median Adirondacks home prices by size are 1-bedroom $143K, 2-bedroom $187K, 3-bedroom $221K, and 4+ bedroom $236K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Adirondacks is 29%, producing RevPAR of $79 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Adirondacks. Lake Placid: Moderate. Registration required, safety inspections, local contact needed. Village actively monitors compliance and issues violations for unregistered properties.
Lake George: Lenient. No village-specific STR regulations beyond standard lodging rules. Some operate without clear oversight, enforcement minimal.
Saranac Lake: Moderate. Registration mandatory, safety standards, occupancy limits based on bedrooms. Village tracks rentals and enforces registration requirements with periodic compliance checks. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Adirondacks Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Adirondacks Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in April and November.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (97%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+67%), Hot Tub (+38%), Internet (+38%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Adirondacks is $361, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in April.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Adirondacks book an average of 42 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Adirondacks?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 66% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.St. Lawrence River Country	$31.0K 42 listings	21.7% 42 listings
2.Potsdam, Canton and Western Foothills	$31.5K 66 listings	18.6% 66 listings
3.Southern Lake Champlain Country	$46.0K 54 listings	18.5% 54 listings
4.Lewis County and Western Adirondack Country	$31.4K 34 listings	18.5% 34 listings
5.Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast	$36.8K 53 listings	16.7% 53 listings
6.Tupper Lake and Long Lake Country	$43.8K 57 listings	16.6% 57 listings
7.Malone and Northern Franklin Country	$25.7K 26 listings	15.9% 26 listings
8.Lake Placid Village	$61.1K 124 listings	14.1% 124 listings
9.High Peaks and Lake Placid Country	$53.2K 117 listings	13.1% 117 listings
10.Saranac Lake and Northern Lakes	$40.9K 128 listings	13.0% 128 listings
11.North Creek and Gore Mountain Country	$43.8K 30 listings	12.2% 30 listings
12.Whiteface and Ausable Valley	$47.7K 210 listings	11.9% 210 listings
13.Indian Lake and Southern Adirondack Lakes	$32.6K 75 listings	11.6% 75 listings
14.Schroon Lake and Adirondack Hub	$39.9K 37 listings	10.9% 37 listings
15.Chestertown and North Warren Country	$38.6K 50 listings	10.4% 50 listings
16.Northern Lake George Country	$53.1K 41 listings	9.2% 41 listings
17.Old Forge and Western Adirondack Country	$48.1K 115 listings	7.8% 115 listings